Week Six: One Night of Queen!!

This past week I got the opportunity to see an amazing performance at the Riverside Fox Theatre. Not only was the show fantastic, but the lighting was pretty phenominal as well. From earlier in the week when we got to see the "rock show" lighting sample, I was inspired and upon going to see Queen, I found myself analyzing the lighting structure from song to song. This particular song was a solo instrumental piece by the guitarist. From the lighting, it may seem evident that he was alone on stage playing somewhat of a more mellow song and that was exactly what he was playing. I also noticed that the designer was using gobos in the purple light to create the spirals on stage and the fact that I was using the light to enhance the concert made me realize why lighting designers do what they do. They really know how to liven a performance!

Week 6- Source of Light

This photo was taken in the living room of my apartment. I thought it was really fitting because we have been talking a lot in class about the source of light. The source of light in this picture is very well defined as the sun from outside. There are also very defined beams of light on the floor, wall, TV, and guitar.  The difference in shape and quality of light on these beams differs depending on the reflectivity and shape of the surface it is hitting. For example, the TV and guitar give off a harsher, glare or reflection of the light while the carpet shows a more soft and inviting feel to the light. This reminds me of the importance of knowing what kind of surface or fabrics I am lighting in order to create the right look.

Overall, the sunlight seeping in through my window gave a warm and inviting feeling to my living room. As a result, I spent the whole morning in my living room.

-Ashley Henley

Week 6: Color Wheel on Campus

I took this photo the other day while on the way to Hello Again rehearsal. The shot is from crossing the Humanities bridge from the Student Center, headed towards Humanities Plaza. This literally stopped me in my tracks because of all the colors I was seeing at once. The sky had created an insane blend of indigo, blue, and magenta and I thought about how awesome that would be to create on a cyc. What I also love about this is the source of light coming from HIB from inside all the hallways. This reminded me a lot of the effects I saw in Merchant of Venice and how the lighting designer had backlight coming through the left and right wood panels. The colors here are so aesthetically pleasing, and the orange/yellow of the building light mixes so nicely with the cyan and magenta of the background. Since we're jumping into gels soon, I couldn't help but notice how nature creates these wonderful pictures for us. Nature's own color wheel for the win!

Week 6 - River Walks

Upon my visit home to Northern California for the weekend, I went on a river walk. I tend to do this when I am home because there are so many things to see - wildlife, people, river movements and of course the lighting. I went at around 4 in the afternoon. I love how even in winter, the light casted a beautiful warm glow on the water and made the whole scene look like a special place in the woods just for me to enjoy. The ambers of the trees and deep slates of the water contrast nicely with one another. I think the lighting creates a somber tone, however, and makes me feel a bit lonely when I look at it.

Week 6: North 110 Pasadena Freeway

While going about the freeways of Los Angeles, I managed to take a picture of these tunnels. I though this had a unique perspective of light and dark as you can see the tunnels continuing further down the road. This reminded me of our discussion regarding source of light and how that can also draw our eyes to a specific object or person. The source of light coming from the sunlight is brightest on the tunnel entrances. My eyes immediately go to the brightest spot of the tunnel in the photo. The extremes of light and darkness also assist in guiding our eyes to view the overall composition of the photo. Although I did not plan how to take this photo I'm glad I was able to capture the upcoming tunnels in the distance which also continue this pattern of light and dark.

Week 6: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

 This is the hallway outside of my apartment. It looks pretty gross, but something that I have always like about it is how hopeful it looks. My Dad always told me the phrase "There's always a light at the end of the tunnel" while I was growing up, and this hallway is the perfect representation of that. The light inside the tunnel is dimly lit by fluorescent lights, making the color of the hallway and your skin slightly unnatural. Compare that to the strong light from the sun outside with natural hues, it creates a stark contrast shown where the hallway ends. To me, it shows that man can try to make a cheap imitation of light and what we use every day to see, but it is dismal in comparison to natural light. However, maybe there is a hope that one day we can get theatrical lighting to look this good.

Dana Lillie

Tribute to the Captain EO Tribute

This photo was taken by one of my friends while at Disneyland outside of the Captain EO show and I thought it fitting because of the recent work we have been doing on how source can affect the composition of a photo. I really like the way this picture came out because it has the cool silhouette effect, yet it is not a complete silhouette. There is a secondary source of light coming in from the right that accentuates a few features of my face that reveal my expression as well as my arm and the main colors in my shirt, yet keep sort of an intensity to the photo. The cool part about this was that this was taken very quickly without any thought to composition or how the various lighting sources would effect me in the photo. I love accidents like this. I would like to know at some point if this effect can be reproduced on stage in the same way.

week #6: in the woods

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Okay, so first of all, for some reason my computer isn't working and isn't refreshing my uploaded pictures so I linked it to my picture instead. I'm going to try and figure out the problem in the meantime. As for the photo I was actually on a date with my boyfriend driving back to Indio from Idyllwild and the sun was breaking through the trees and it was just really stunning to me. The intensity of the light washes out part of the trees and creates a nice glow around the circumference of the sun creating lighter colors around the border of the photo. I also love that the light is so intense that it causes the camera to create red streaks as if fire is coming from the center of the burning light. I think this image has tones of inspiration and strength that really drew me into using this as my image for the week. 

Week 6: Work Related Adventures

While working this weekend at Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney (Anaheim), I noticed for the first time how realistic the lighting was. This picture doesn't do it justice, but the lighting is manipulated in a way that makes it look as though the sun is peeking through the trees. This reminded me of Grant Markin's lighting presentation last Wednesday (bittersweet exploration).
While waiting to be seated on the bottom floor of the restaurant you can see rays of "sunshine" that make bold streaks, as though it's coming through a small crevice or canopy, and then cascade down the steps towards you. When I took the time to notice the lighting on these steps, I realized how realistic it looked. I felt as though I was inside a stone temple somewhere in the rainforest ready to start a new adventure. The lighting gives an inviting, adventurous atmosphere to the steps that makes one want to climb them to see what lies ahead.
I really wish the picture would have turned out better. Maybe you'll just have to come visit me while I'm working to see what I mean. :)

Week 7: Hide and Seek

While I was taking a day to myself, I went to The Spectrum. I parked in the parking garage and when I got out of my car I thought that the sun was beautiful. I remember in class we were talking about how lighting a stage can be confusing if you can't see the source of light. In this, the source of light is clear and provides a mood of rebirth or a heavenly view. The sun is clearly the source of light, but is not overpowering because it provides shadows and provides depth to the clouds of highlights and casting shadows in other parts. I love how the light also provides a little bit of reflection on the cars to see them slowly peering which makes them hidden until you realize they are there later.

Week 5-6: Sunny Window

I took this picture the other day before leaving for class. I like this picture because it shows the angle of the sun based on the time of day, which was morning. Without seeing the window, it also reveals the type of window and the window’s structure. The shadows in the outline of the window are interesting because it is not the exact shape of the leaves and trees outside my window but still indicates that there are trees out there somewhere, and because of this it reminds me of focal point two. To create this I suppose the pattern that was being projected would have to be away from focal point two so it would not be a crisp edge of the trees and leaves. 

Week 6:: A Love As Bright as the Sun

This weekend I was exploring a thrift/antique shop and in the backard of this quirky little house that had been turned into a secondhand shop, there was this beautiful wooden distressed fence and about every 5 feet or so, there was a heart cutout in the planks and the only word I could think of was darling.  The backyard was a mess, with old ladders, chairs, and doors strewn across the weed-infested yard and hidden behind it all was this little piece of beauty that stuck out in its own special way. Because the sun was starting to set in the background, I was being blinded by the bright rays that were sliding past the fence as I studied the curious wooden slats in front of me, I was struck by the image that love is brighter than the sun. Okay, not literally, but in my opinion, nothing shines brighter than the actions, words, and  sentiments that are motivated by love, express love, and embody love. I loved that the photo captured the sun rays slowly disappearing in the sky while the heart cut into the fence remained visible. It showed that even though the sun was going down, the "love" remained. And while the sun will fall asleep for the next 12 hours, that heart will remain carved into that fence, and that's how love should be. Etched, unfading, and constant. 

Week 6: Birthday for the Robot

One of my friends, Kirk aka The Robot (aptly named for his complete void of human emotions), turned 25. I decided it would be really cool to make him a cake with the amount of candles as his birthday (he had previously mentioned this was not possible after you turn 10). When I lit the candles, I was really excited because there were so many candles the flames almost looked connected. I have a mild pyro streak, so it was definitely a high point of my day. It didn't even matter that Kirk was not impressed by my massive skills. There's something completely fascinating about natural light and how fire seems to break the laws of physics by traveling up, while everything solid around it stays down. It just makes me happy. :). Also- I love birthdays.

Week 6 - Good Cookin'

I took this picture at an awesome Japanese restaurant, one of those where they fry the meal right in front of you and you never get cold because of the flame that practically touches the ceiling. Even though the flame isn't entirely visible in this snapshot, its orange-white glow brings back words like "fire," "cooking," "warmth," "comfort," and "awe." The quality of the photo isn't great, but the composition of the setting definitely gives off a comforting, good-time feel with the yellow ceiling lights, orange firelight, and even the way the chef's red hat and shirt match the menus and napkins. It isn't overly bright or overly dark, but interestingly finds the exact middle ground I had trouble accomplishing to convey 'compassion' in my picturization project. The lighting at this restaurant was a huge factor in making for a cozy Valentine's Day meal!

Week 6 - Film Locations!

I've been super busy with working on film project and one of the hardest parts was finding a film location that had the right setting and the right lighting. I was surprised to find even the things that we learned in our lighting class carried over to film. This film we are shooting is a comedy and it contains a basketball scene. At first our team wanted to have this scene shot during the day, but when we went to our actual location, we preferred the darker setting. We felt like the dark setting would give cooler effects and create interesting shadows. The picture is of one of the producers, Sara and based on this picture I loved the idea of using the moving shadows, but in other pictures I took, we found the lighting in general gave the actors a washed out look. I thought " if only the basketball court had more lights!" . However since there is only one two lights facing the sides of the   basketball courts, the lights gave a more downcast emotion rather than the positive, comedic mood that we need. Hopefully, in another film I will be able to use these effects and shadows!

Blues in the Night - Week 6

This is a picture taken of an upshot of a staircase near the social sciences building. As much as I would love to say I stumbled upon this beauty on  my own, it was my brother who found this while walking around campus taking random pictures with his friend.

The blue comes from the neon lights along the walls to light up the stair case at night. I think that the lights give a rather mysterious futuristic look and the way the color contrasts with the old brown staircase reminds me of an almost steam punk like retro-future setting. While the people who designed the building probably did not intend to make it look like this, I think they achieved a rather fascinating effect when looking up through a random angle. I wonder why they chose a bright neon blue light for a staircase, especially one further back away from ring road, that only glows at night when most people aren't around to see it.

Newport's Little Beauty

I chose this photo because I feel it really captures the essence of what kind of feeling a beach can create for an individual. The day I took this photo, I was at the beach simply reading and relaxing. There were others around me doing the same, while there were those who were playing and in constant movement. For me, this was a serene place where I could focus and just feel good. This massive spectrum of sunlight allows for people to feel and experience rather than help support a mood. The essence of this picture is energy. The clear sky adds a sense of wonderment as it meets with the ocean. I love looking at this because it makes me ponder over the history of this area and what may have been there before. This was a special time for me because where I'm from, the beach is a good three or four hours away; I am not used to this luxury. I loved it.

Blue Sky Rain - Week 6

I took this picture on Tuesday, when it was raining like no other mother, and one of my favorite views of the sky appeared in front of me. It is hard to tell from this picture, because I took it on my lousy little phone, but it was still raining when I took the picture, and yet it was lighter than it usually is when there is heavy cloud cover, and you can see blue sky in the distance. It always feels like the sky is trying to give us the best of both worlds: Rain and Blue sky all at once! Who could ask for more?

As I was taking the picture I was thinking of how difficult it would be to light a scene such as this. Usually when it is raining heavily it is very dark because of the thick clouds, and everything feels more closed in because of the rain forcing you to keep your head down. But at this moment it suddenly had become much brighter, yet the rain was still falling. It was an odd in-between transitional place, somewhere between sunlight and rain, but closer to the rain side if one were to draw a spectrum. The brightness mixed with the still falling rain made wonderful reflections and fascinating splashes that shone in ways they normally do not on a cloudy day. I think this would be a real challenging scenario to light, but it would be fun to try.

Week 4: Crew

 

So, for the past week I have been doing crew for Dance Visions.  I'm a part of the audio crew, so I get to stare at the buttons featured on the first picture all day.  When I'm backstage, I get to look at all the pretty lights and dancers from picture two.  Naturally I would go out and take pretty pictures of nature and whatnot like the rest of the class, but seeing that I am stuck inside for a good majority of my days, I am very limited as to what I see.  This lighting blog isn't as exciting as I would like it to be, but it is what it is. I can say, however, that the dance show is going to be amazing!  The lighting, sound, and projections are all fantastic!  It's a bigger show than most dance shows, and it was really cool getting the chance to work on it.  I highly suggest everyone to go and see it.  I must say my favorite part of the dance show is when they project bubbles onto the skrim.  The effect is super cool from an audience's perspective. 

Week 4: Morning Light

I love being up in the morning. It gives me a sense of accomplishment, like "hey, at least I did something today." Moreover, I'm simply not able to sleep in past 8. Sometimes this can be rather annoying, but most days it leads me to situations like the image above displays. My whole apartment will be void of noise and light except for the beauty of the morning pouring in from the windows. It may seem somber, but the contrast of bright outside and darkness inside is actually a sort of release. Like, everything's going to be okay today- I just have to let the light in. I love sitting in my bright green arm chair, staring out the window at the occasional jogger and car, or closing my eyes and simply letting the sounds of industrialized city pass through my ears or find comfort in absorbing the light on my skin. The morning is definitely the most relaxing part of the day for me and I think the greatest contributor of this relaxation is the lighting (or more accurately, lack of) inside my apartment.

Week 4: Hallway Peekaboo

I love that I found this in my own home. What I love even more is how this light reminded me of sunlight through a window with wooden slats, but this was coming from my bathroom doorway! I literally explored this phenomenon for a solid fifteen minutes, trying to see exactly what was causing the shadows and how the light source in my bathroom was bouncing off of the walls, the doorway, and the mirrors inside. As I was exploring, this reminded me a lot of some gobo templates I'd seen before. I love the perspective and how the light diffused as the beams extended. I was perceiving this as white light although it had some yellow hue to it. I really liked how a large light effect like this could happen through such a narrow space.

Indiana Jones and The Ray of Simulated Sunlight

This was a really fun lighting blog to go and investigate. I remembered us talking in class about the kind of light that is able to simulate sunlight and I remembered where I had seen it before and thought it would be fun to post about it. Although the image itself is relatively dark this is in the loading bay of The Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye Adventure. There is a ray of "sunlight" coming in through the ceiling to simulate the fact that we have stepped inside on a sunny day no matter what the weather is outside. I have always wondered how this effect worked and now that I know how it does it makes me appreciate this effect even more!

Week 4: Toy's R Us in NYC

Hey guys, how's it going? I've took a long trip to NYC to audition in Graduate school. Anyway during a long break I went to the Toy's R US at 42nd street in downtown Manhattan to kill some time and they completely redid the entire store. Every section of this store had a certain theme. When I came into this section, I was completely awed at the T-Rex that stood in front of me. It's a different contrast to the other sections of the store and I looked above and noticed theater lights fixed on certain positions of the area. It was crowded so I tried my best to take a shot that had the T-Rex.

In terms of the picture, I really dig the brightness inside the area with the toys and contrasting it with the dim, minimal light outside the section. By doing this you can clearly see the product they have to offer inside the section and at the same time, people are drawn to the Jurassic Park sign and obviously the T-Rex model. They used one of two spotlights so the T-Rex could get a little focus and one important thing to notice is the yellow-orange ceiling in the top. The ceiling isn't that color for all the sections, but because it's a bit dark up there, it helps bring our attention to the main attraction.

Week 4: Contrast

My boyfriend and I had our anniversary and decided to go to Huntington Beach to explore. When we got out to the ocean, one of the pictures that came out was this one. I liked this one because I find very often that with how much the ocean reflect the sunlight a lot of pictures have a lot of brightness in them and become washed out. This picture has a little bit of the same quality, but it has a lot of contrast in it as well. With so much light shining behind my boyfriend he became extreme dark in the picture like a shadow. The brightness of the sun on such a reflective surface made the background really bright, and created shadows which reminded me of how this similar lighting technique is used on stage.

End to a Great Day

This weekend, I took a stroll along the beach around 5 in the afternoon and happened upon the image of the sun setting out past a jedi near 52nd street. This picture doesn't do the sight justice, but I fell in love with all of the colors as they spewed across the skyline. Here you can see a glimpse of what I got to see as the blue fades into a golden yellow along the horizon and then back to a darker blue. What I was hoping to capture was how the glints of purple and orange jetted out from the sun across the clouds, but you can see a bit of the purple reflecting off of the camera lens near the sun. I felt so comfortable watching the sunset here because of the warmth being emitted along with the cool blue hues that are so familiar and relaxing as they grow darker with the emerging moon.

Floral artistry

I like this picture because it captures the light softly yet powerfully shining through the openings. I enjoy the contrast between the stark reflection of the sunlight on the painted wood to the subtle shading of the leaves created by the sunlight. It creates a very delicate background, perhaps if translated onto a stage, could be used for a romantic scene. It would be interesting to try to recreate this very naturalistic look on the stage.

Pastel Sunset - Week 4

I love the soft pastel colors of any sunset. While the picture here didn't quite capture it, I love how the bright pink contrasts to the blue that gradually darkens around it. The pink was far more expansive and vibrant than the quality this picture can show. The blues and pinks give a very serene calming effect and is very easy on the eyes. While most everything is covered by the shadow of the buildings, a bare amount of light is still caught on some of the cars and can be seen reflecting somewhat. Seeing how the light give a rather defined silhouette of the trees, I am reminded of how gobos are used to give this very effect. I also find it rather interesting how the light emitted from the street lamp seems like nothing when compared to the light of the sun, even when it's setting and no longer in view.

Week 4: Tomorrowland and Timelessness

When I think about Disneyland in terms of lighting, I usually imagine the park at night, with its spectacular light shows, warm streetlamps lining Main Street, and the castle all covered in twinkling lights of every color depending on the season. However, riding the train around the park allows for an entirely new perspective on the park that never sleeps. Disneyland, a place I consider innovative and man-made, also has a naturalistic side that I often overlook. Like any place on earth, Tomorrowland absolutely glows in the orange light of the setting sun. Its futuristic skyline is overwhelmed and overtaken by the sun's warmth. Only moments before the sun peeked out from behind the trees, the landscape was a cool, sharp blue, but in that moment the sun appeared, Tomorrowland welcomed the pinks, reds, and oranges of a timeless sunset.

Week 4: A Contrast of Color

One of my favorite places to go running is the back bay trail that goes right behind UCI. Today as I was running, I thought it would be great to take a picture with so much sunshine, since my last photo was overcast. Even though it is just a Marriot hotel, the contrast of the blue sky and water with the white exterior. The two two-toned  dark buildings on either side create a nice frame of symmetry for the photo, another contrast with brown versus white. I think this building would be a really fun experiment with the Swatch book, trying out all the new hues we learned about in class last Monday.

Week 4: Glowing Succulents

I stepped into my backyard today to admire my dad’s gardening. I love going outside when then sun is straight above the earth illuminating everything it touches. When I saw these tall succulents as the sunlight hit them from behind, it appeared as if they were glowing. When I took the photo I tried positioning myself so that the sun was completely behind the plant. I found this was very reminiscent of our discussion of Color Theory and how light passing through the gels cancel out certain colors. Here it’s as if the succulent petals are acting as a type of “gel” as the sunlight illuminates it.  I also thought about the challenges a lighting designer might encounter when trying to emulate a natural sunlight setting in a theatrical space. From this photo I’m definitely seeing a softer hue of blue as well as what I would perceive as “white light” from the sun.  I’m glad I didn’t miss out on the opportunity to take this photo considering the sun would have been in a different position had I taken it at a different time. Perhaps I would have even captured a different effect!

Rainbow on the Horizon - Week 4

Last night I was at Huntington Beach, hoping to get a nice sunset picture to use for the blog. To my distress I was still eating as the sun went down, and it was difficult to get a picture from inside the restaurant. Luckily for me when I made it outside I happened upon this glorious phenomenon that I have never noticed before. The picture does not do it justice, but in person there was this amazingly clear rainbow effect that you could see stretching from the horizon into the deep blue of the night sky. Right at the horizon there is the red and orange, a little bit of fuzzy yellow in the middle, and then very clear green through violet at the top. I don't know how many times I've been on a beach at sunset and never noticed this before, but now that I see it I'll be sure to look for it from now on.

As far as how this applies to lighting, I think I'll have a much better understanding of how to make a realistic sunset with light. Traditionally you kind of think of just oranges and pinks, but seeing how every color is visibly present I think could become a very nice effect when projected onto a cyc.

Week 4 my safe haven at sunset

I love going home. I also love taking pictures while being home. This picture was taken in my home town Yucaipa, California at sunset. I chose this photo because I really enjoy everything about it especially the glow behind the hillside. A lot of times when the sun is setting we see a lot of pink, purple, and orange light, but what I really enjoyed about this photo was the purity of the hue.
It's interesting though, because even though the sun is giving off what looks to be a white light in the sky, it is also showing an orange glow on the ground. Also, it was a fairly cold winter day when I took this photo, which you can see by the lack of leaves on the tree, but the lighting makes this place look warm and alluring. The tree adds dimension and texture as well as interesting shadows that help set a romantic tone.
It feels like the perfect spot to have a picnic in the spring.

Week 4 - Light and Trees

The other day, I was walking around Campus Village and I spotted this beautiful tree with white flowers. I loved the fact that the sun was illuminating the white flowers making them more whiter than they actually appear. Not only does the light illuminate the flowers but it makes the shows different shades of green from the individual leaves. This reminded me of the terms we learned in class like brightness and the idea that the only reason why we see color is because of the lights that reflect off from the actual object. In other words without light the actual white flowers are black! And with brightness, I feel it was definitely because of the light's certain transmission, which was probably really high since the sun was out, that caused the illuminated look. Also the brightness of the light also gave this picture a cheerful, light mood. I also thought that that the flowers and leaves in this pictures sort of acted like a gel. The sun pierced through these "gels" to give off different colors based on the brightness of the light. Overall I really enjoy this assignment because it brings awareness of how crucial light is and its ability to creates different moods, colors, and so much more.

Week 4- Fiery Sunsets

I normally get up at around 7 a.m. for a run on the beach, as I live in Newport. One day this week, however, I chose to wait until the afternoon/evening when I was done with my classes for the day. At around 5:20 on my way back I realized that I could not stop looking off to my left to see the blazing fire lighting up the sky. The sun was so orange and the sky around it was brushed with golds, ambers, pinks and so many other colors that it looked as though I was gazing into a fire. In contrast to the blackening ocean, it set off a hellish tone, yet intriguing all at the same time. It was a sensual array of hues and shades.  Had I run in the morning I may have missed the chance to actually step out onto the sand and capture the deep contrast of sky and water, who's view is normally calming and serene. Now I have a photo that represents the other side of nature.

Week 4: Book Lights

I had heard really great things about the Newport Beach library but had never gotten a chance to go. When I got out of the elevator and turned to my right and saw the enormous glass windows with a straight shot view of the ocean, I knew why everyone raved about it. Heading around the corner, I came into this room and stopped dead in my tracks. The way they had set the lights above the shelves to highlight the display of books was so amazing to me. It was as if they were illuminating the knowledge an even more extreme level that silently called out, "read me!" On top of the installed lighting was the incredible skylights in the ceiling that allowed a soft blue glow of natural light to fill the room as well. It create a warm, welcoming, sit and stay awhile feeling. Let's just say that I did! 

Week 4- Morning Sun

I took this picture in the morning at about 7:30am in Irvine, and what caught my attention were the clouds with the different layers and textures of light reflecting off of by the design of clouds. When I took out my camera for the picture, the frame showed the trees holding up the light, which I didn’t notice until I saw the frame on my camera. The sun looks like it fits right in the tree tops. This makes me think of something precious, or the emergence of new knowledge.

The shadowed trees on either side give contrast, drawing attention to the two trees in the middle. I also like the horizontal lines at the base of the tree tops because it connects all the trees together, but still being most lit in the center, draws attention up to the two in the middle with the full amount of light.

Week #4: Where I live

   I took this picture at the end of my street, it is in Newport Beach on 28th street. I think what spoke to me the most was the wide wash of light that the sun gave off--such an intense yellow with oranges around the silhouette of Catalina Island. It got me thinking of the kelvin temperatures and the color we're seeing but the actual temperature is cool though we associate it with being hot or warmer. Though this may seem like my last picture I thought that it had a different mood or feeling because of the angle of the picture. Where the previous one was high and angular it seemed final, almost an ending. While this one is head on and is a wide wash of color and light. I find it more romantic and serene instead of epic and overwhelming. The light colors of the sky from the reflection of the sunset are beautifully contrasted with the black sand and black silhouette of the lifeguard tour. Also the beauty comes from the layering of the colors, from the light lavender, the bright intense yellow, and deep black.